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Philosophical literature2 quotes
What is a poet? An unhappy man who hides deep anguish in his heart, but whose lips are so formed that when the sigh and cry pass through them, it sounds like lovely music. — Soren Kierkegaard · 1843Poets...tho' liars by profession, always endeavour to give an air of truth to their fictions. — David Hume · 1739Autobiography and memoir1 quote
No man was ever yet a great poet, without being at the same time a profound philosopher. — Samuel Taylor Coleridge · 1817Epic poem1 quote
Among all men on Earth, bards have a share of honor and reverence, because the Muse has taught them songs, and loves the race of bards. — Homer · 700 BC